Jets

They’re words to make any opposition A-League player nervous – Ronald Vargas believes his best is yet to come. The Venezuelan marquee is now back training in Newcastle, after an extended off-season, and says he can feel something special brewing in the side.

The Jets have returned to the field for the first day of pre-season training. With most of the squad retained, the club is full of optimism. But coach Ernie Merrick did speak about last season’s grand final loss, surprisingly coming to the defence of the VAR.

Scorpion-kick king Riley McGree will return to the A-League next season, but it won’t be with the Newcastle Jets. The 19-year-old has instead signed a loan deal with the club he scored his incredible goal against – Melbourne City. McGree, who’s still contracted to Belgian heavyweights Club Brugge, says he’s heading south for the professionalism of City and its high-quality facilities. Newcastle did table an offer, but it’s understood it couldn’t match a club regarded as the richest in the league.

Young midfielder Mario Shabow has left the Newcastle Jets to take up two-year deal with the Central Coast Mariners. He’s made the move in search of more game-time after arriving from the Wanderers, the 20-year-old only appeared seven times for the Jets.

Jets striker Roy O’Donovan is facing a lengthy suspension, after being referred to the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee for his red card in the A-League Grand Final. But in a twist, the victim of his high-kick – Victory goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas – is set to argue in his defence.

It’s the night that will stop the Hunter…the A-League Grand Final has arrived, and the Newcastle Jets have the home ground advantage against Melbourne Victory. It’s the biggest game for the club in a decade, NBN News hit the streets this morning to see how Newcastle was celebrating the historic event.

It’s A-League Grand Final Eve, and the Hunter is turning red and blue, with businesses and fans rallying behind the Newcastle Jets. The club is on the brink of a football fairytale, and authorities are taking steps to ensure the code’s first regional decider goes off without a hitch.

Melbourne Victory have arrived in Newcastle ahead of their A-League Grand Final against the Newcastle Jets. The team touching down at Newcastle Airport mid-afternoon, with a few fans waiting around to snap some photos with their team. With just over 24-hours until kick-off excitement is building for the big dance. Samantha Long will have all the details you need tonight at 6pm.

When the Jets run onto the field in the A-League grand final tomorrow Joel Griffiths says he’ll be the most nervous person in the stands. He helped Newcastle to its first title as a player back in 2008, now he’s hoping to repeat the feat as the club’s Football Operations Manager.

With the A-League grand final now only a single sleep away fans are getting in on the action, showing their support for the Jets. St Joseph’s Primary School at The Junction got in on the action this morning, dressing up in their red and blue. See how to rest of the Hunter is celebrating the occasion in our SHOW US YOUR TRUE COLOURS – PHOTO GALLERY You can send in your photos by messaging our Facebook page

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